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Outsourcing the delivery of kosher food for the elderly is devastating

The article Meal service is no longer kosher'' (May 17) about the change in service for the elderly is very apt. This wonderful service was closed down by Barnet Council without any consultation and no reasons were given to the clients. My aunt

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Don’t make a meal of it as the new service is looking after us

I am one of those 85-year-old ladies who has to rely on the Meals on Wheels service (Meal service is no longer kosher'', May 17). As regards to the new people, if at first it was slow, I say give it time to settle down. As for the meals, there are

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Healthy news on two fronts

When it comes to health, good news stories can be hard to find. Third World' maternity services at Barnet Hospital and the planned closure of emergency and maternity services at Chase Farm Hospital have made for depressing reading in recent weeks

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What the Blues lost

High position finish subdued as team remembers striker's death. Football was put into perspective at Wingate & Finchley's presentation evening. While the club had much to celebrate - the Blues finished in their highest ever league position - thoughts

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Branch out and help the trees

Green-fingered Barnet residents are being asked to take time out to care for the borough's trees. Volunteers are needed by Barnet Council to act as tree wardens, planting and maintaining woodland in parks and open spaces. Volunteering would take

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No link in doorstep attacks on pensioners

A thief launched a terrifying assault on an 86-year-old woman on her doorstep in Finchley. The violence occurred just weeks after a similar attack on another pensioner living less than two miles away. The 86-year-old was grabbed from behind

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Go smokefree at seminar

Barnet businesses are being invited to attend a seminar to help them go smokefree. The event at North London Business Park, on June 1, will prepare businesses for new laws coming into force on July 1, which make it illegal to smoke in workplaces

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Green event will help you to fight climate change

A two-week campaign encouraging Barnet residents to tackle climate change and reduce their impact on the environment will take place at Brent Cross shopping centre next month. The Green Matters event will include exhibits and demonstrations and will

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Meet the new mayor

Councillor Maureen Braun took up the robes as Mayor of Barnet last week. MIRIAM CRAIG finds out more about the borough's first lady. How long have you been a councillor? Altogether, 17 years, with a four-year gap in the middle - first in Hampstead

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Rose marks scent-enary

A new variety of rose was unveiled on Monday to mark the centenary of Hampstead Garden Suburb. The Henrietta Barnett rose, of the Floribunda class, was launched with the help of scientist Professor Lord Robert Winston at the Chelsea Flower Show.

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Students Trip into film world

Two students at Barnet College are hoping to hit the big time with their first full-length feature film, to be premiered next month. Matthew Dempsey, of Hadley Road, Barnet, and Michal Samir, from St Albans, worked to pay for the film while studying

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Plonker of the Month Award

The controversy surrounding Councillor Brian Gordon's decision to dress up as Nelson Mandela has largely gone away. But it seems not everyone has forgotten about the furore in March. News reaches us of a postcard received at Barnet Council's North

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Over the hills but not far away

The annual Barnet in Bloom competition is one of the jewels in the borough's crown. Hundreds of residents prepare beautiful hanging baskets, perfect lawns and colourful flower beds. Last year's entries were so impressive that the borough was awarded

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Getting to grips with lingerie

To celebrate the first anniversary of the Rigby and Peller lingerie shop opening at Brent Cross shopping centre, some hands on' brassiere advice was available in the store this week, in the shape of Gok Wan and June Kenton. Gok is best known for

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A question of health

As Gordon Brown gets ready to take over as prime minister, Chipping Barnet MP THERESA VILLIERS asks what he has in mind for north London health services. Earlier this month, Gordon Brown attended a breakfast meeting in Enfield, prior to his launch

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Have a lot on your plate

Set within the maze-like top floor of Colindale's Oriental City Plaza, Zen Tian Di Buffet is well worth seeking out. The cavernous restaurant can seat over 400 people, with a vast range of dishes served from a central, circular buffet area. But despite